Palau Robert facts for kids
Palau Robert is a famous building in Barcelona, Spain. It's located on Passeig de Gràcia, a well-known street. This building used to be the home of a very important person named Robert Robert i Surís. He was a wealthy and influential businessman and politician around the year 1900. Today, Palau Robert is owned by the government and is a public space. It has three exhibition halls where you can see different displays, a concert hall for music events, and beautiful gardens. It also hosts the main Information Tourist Centre for Catalonia, which helps visitors learn about the region.
During the years 1936 to 1939, Palau Robert was used by the Generalitat de Catalunya (the Catalan government) as its Ministry of Culture. After the Spanish Civil War, Robert's family got the building back. But in 1981, the Catalan government bought it again, making it a public building for everyone to enjoy.
The Building's Design
Palau Robert is a great example of a style called late Neoclassical. This means it looks back to the classic designs of ancient Greece and Rome, but with a touch of modern style from the early 1900s. The building was finished in 1903. It was designed by two architects, Henry Grandpierre and Joan Martorell i Montells. The stone used to build it came from a place called Montgrí.
The lovely garden at Palau Robert was designed by Ramon Oliva. He also designed the famous Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona. The tall palm trees in the garden were brought there during the 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition, a big world's fair held in the city.
Getting There
It's easy to get to Palau Robert using public transport. The closest Barcelona Metro station is Diagonal. You can also reach it from the FGC station called Provença. These stations connect to several metro and train lines, including L3, L5, L6, L7, S1, S2, S5, and S55. The exit from the Provença station is right next to Palau Robert.
Many bus lines also stop nearby, making it very convenient to visit. These include bus lines 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 22, 24, 28, 33, and 34.
More to Explore
- List of museums in Barcelona
- List of theatres and concert halls in Barcelona
